Today I am bringing my gold sequined skirt out to play. Do I have any real reason to wear this bright and shiny treasure? As a matter of fact, I do. I have a closing night party for "Fiorello" at Encores City Center. I pulled my fantastic skirt out to make its debut! Why though, have I had the skirt for MONTHS and never given it the opportunity to shine? My Lady Mess challenge for you is to pull out a fantastic piece of clothing you never wear and take it to brunch. Have a mimosa or two and feel FANTASTIC in your lady business. Why wait for a special occasion? In "Alice in Wonderland" they celebrated the un-birthday. If you need that title to serve as your celebration, adapt that. Or be fun and create your own! Life has MANY reasons to celebrate. Why wait?

Paired with an off the shoulder black sweater, black opaque tights with the seam running up the back, and a black patent leather pump. Who needs a cocktail ring when I'll be holding a wine glass as my accessory? Okay, okay, I have a gold amethyst ring that will do the trick! Pictures to follow!

xoxo
Her LadyMess

Let's feel Lovely

I am constantly stopping myself from where I am at in this journey. I sit across from my dearest friends and it is our greatest challenge! Despite the ups and downs, there is no inevitable cure for the blues or perfect recipe for happiness. You have t know yourself, be good for yourself, and realize that every emotion will pass and it will come again. All we can hope is that we learn along the way and don't let those emotions pull us into a void of nothingness. Some people journal, some people take a walk,some people work out, some people plan a lady sushi lunch with wine at 2 pm on a week day because it makes the day seem like a vacation day! Implement what works for you! When it doubt, just force a smile as big as you can and I guarantee you will feel just a little better.

A little inspiration from Sara Haze:

"Lovely"

I don't wanna be her
I just want to be little old me
Shouldn't have to think
Who am I suppose to be today
And what give you the right
To tell me who I should be
Who gave you that right

Cause I, I feel lovely
Just the way that I am
Yes I feel lovely
The way that I am

I know you want the best
Yeah only good things for me
But you have to realize
I can't be all these things you project on me
Cause I'm beautiful to me
Doesn't that mean a thing
I feel lovely
Just the way that I am
Yes I feel lovely
The way that I am

Shine on, friends, shine on!
XOXO
Her LadyMess

I have FINALLY finished "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand and my brain has gone through it! Honestly, I felt like I was in class again. I know everyone has their beef with this book, but what I appreciated most was the fact that it forced me into an opinion. Like most things we read back in school, it proposes a plethora of viewpoints that make you question where your values and moral code stand. Leave it to me to be inspired to collage and find a great ending theme for myself and I hope for you : "It's the end," she said. "It's the beginning," he answered.

The last thing Ayn Rand left me inspired with was one of the final moments in the book where they hear the Halley's Fifth Concerto and describe it as "the symphony of triumph". What is yours? What song can you put on for yourself that makes you feel you can conquer the world? Or, at least, inspired to try? Until next time, xoxo Her LadyMess

I LOVED photo! Disney princess photo shoot!

We are never too old for Disney.

Walt Disney is my hero. If I could meet one person who has passed on, it would be this man. A perfect combination of a dreamer and a do-er. May we all be active participants in our own destinies!

xoxo
Her LadyMess

Why is it so easy for us to lose the joy that we had as children? We were fearless! We didn't have a worry in the world. Love was easy to give, all dreams were possible, and laughter was the best medicine.

 At age 28, I feel I am at an interesting point. I feel like an adult in so many ways, and yet, I feel like I should have much more figured out. I look at my parents at this age and they had a family by this age. I can't even fathom. Living in New York City inspires me. I look around me and I see everyone at every age in every phase. Everyone's journey is their own. I don't know what else God or the Universe have in store for me. I just have to keep reminding myself to be open to the path. Breathe. Believe. Receive.

Here are some of my journal pages to inspire the inner child:

I encourage everyone to find their inner child today :) Let's go get an ice cream cone, watch a Disney movie, or buy a teddy bear! Something to remind us that we have nothing to fear and should greet the day with a laugh and a smile.
 xoxo
 Her LadyMess

   I love waking up on a Sunday and having my coffee while listening to a Sounds True pod cast. The pod casts are free on I Tunes. If you have never listened to them, you are in for a treat. They speak with a wide variety of spiritual people on a plethora of topics. some of my favorites this far have been:

 - Choosing Health - This was a man that inspired me on the plant based diet and encouraging you to eat mindfully for your mind/body/soul.

- Freedom From Depression: Training your mind through meditation and seeing that all emotions come in waves. It talks about not holding on to the "negative" or "positive", but just watch the waves.

-Creativity: Faith in Running Shoes (even though I don't own a pair of those...perhaps you sporty types will find this up your alley!)

-Life Visioning: Very ala the Secret, but showing you how to be what you were meant to be and not just what you think you need to be.

-Tipping Points: This one was fascinating about the year 2012 and how all signs of the universe, scientifically and spiritually, are pointing to the human pattern of either "break through or breakdown". Fascinating pod cast!

   There are so many to appeal to each and every one of you! So, hop to it!

   And what would the Lord's Day be without his juice?

                                               Jesus Juice. Literally.

Now it is time to put on the soundtrack to "An Education" and pick out my lady outfit for brunch.

Happy Sunday!
xoxo
Her LadyMess

"Stop and smell the roses" is a wonderful old saying to get us to stop, look around, and enjoy what is right in front of us. I've decided, in New York City, it should be " stop and put your heels on!" It was an experiment of mine today: Rather than hustling around and running people over, I put on my biggest pair of heels for the day and set out for a sidewalk sushi luncheon, gel manicures, shopping at Bloomies, and strolls in the sunshine after a beautiful bottle of Coppola Chardonnay. My four inch heels not only looked incredible, but made me feel super sexy and feminine, toned my legs and buttox, but made me focus on one step at a time rather than the usual hustle and bustle that you can get wrapped up in with the pace of this fine city. Carrie Bradshaw once said, "These shoes pinch my feet, but I love them." Indeed, by the end of the day each step was a challenge and the blisters have indeed caught up with me tonight, but I felt incredible all day. So,  those of you lucky enough to be in a city you can drive in, what is your excuse ? Pull out your biggest lady heels and don't worry if they slow your pace down a bit. Take it all in stride. Literally :)
  I have the heels off tonight, Edith Piaf playing on my pandora, and breathing into the adventures that I had today. At least I know my Grandma Mary is proud of me today as that woman was never seen without her heels on. She even mowed the grass in them. I was born into this family of ladies... what can I say ?
  TGIF.
    xoxo,
       Her LadyMess